Hospice Registered Nurse

Cantex Continuing Care Network•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Hospice Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their places of residence and coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), physicians, patients, and families. The RN conducts comprehensive assessments, develops and manages hospice plans of care, and supports quality patient care and regulatory compliance throughout the hospice care process. The role calls for strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills, independent work in a hospice field setting, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN), licensed in accordance with state requirements.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
Experience working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Ability to work independently in a hospice field setting.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and current auto liability insurance.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience preferred.
Home Care Home Base (HCHB) experience preferred.
Knowledge of hospice regulations, documentation, and care planning preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice patients.
Develop, implement, and update individualized hospice plans of care to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Coordinate patient care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), physicians, patients, and families.
Educate patients and families about disease processes, medications, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
Determine the scope and frequency of nursing services based on patient condition and care needs.
Supervise and provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LVN/LPN staff.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
Ensure compliance with Medicare hospice regulations, documentation standards, and agency policies.
Participate in case conferences, IDT meetings, and care coordination activities.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer and hospice requirements.
Promote hospice philosophy and provide compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care.